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A resume is a personal summary of your professional history and qualifications.
It includes information about:
Your career goalsEducationWork experienceActivitiesHonorsAny special skills you might have.
What is a Resume?
Heading
Objective *
Education
Experience
Skills
References- in resume or as an addendum
Key Components
Personal Skills and Assets
Honors, awards and activities
Community service
Foreign language proficiency
Computer skills & applications
Volunteer experiences
Additional Components
Make your name stand out with a bold, larger font size
Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier
Type Size: 10 - 12 Point
1 inch margins all around
White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper
Use a laser printer for best finish
Limit entry level resume to one typed page!Conform to a standard resume format !
Formatting & Appearance
Includes contact information:
Top of the page
Name: large and bold- so it stands out!
Address: street, town, state & zip code
Telephone number(s): with professional message
Email address: professional looking (sexygurl4ever@hotmail.com is not appropriate) check e-mail on a daily basis
Heading
Sample HeadingsMike Jones
1 Meadow WayAltamonte Springs, FL 32116
(407) 555-1234MikeJones@aol.com
Susan WilliamsSusanWilliams@yahoo.com
Current Address Permanent Address 325 Maple St 55 Sycamore Drive Orlando, FL 32837 Miami, FL 36829 (407) 555-3357 (305) 555-4429
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 555-8975 CSmith@msn.com
What is an objective? A one sentence summary of position desired.
Short Specific Tailored to the position
What does an objective do? Clarifies the purpose of your resume Presents a clear statement of your goals
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Objective
(Descriptive words) Seeking a….
Part-time position at spa or salon
Receptionist at a veterinarian’s office
Customer service representative at a call center
Hostess at a upscale restaurant
A part-time job or summer internship at a communications firm
Part-time retail sales position in a clothing store
Sample Objectives
A couple of sentences or bullets that describe what you are like as a person and how you do things, including personality traits, attitudes, work habits, etc.•This is a useful section, especially if you do not have much work experience.
•Think of the skills you use in school that employers want!!!▫ Punctuality, Time Management, Teamwork
Personal Skills and Assets
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 ChrisSmith@msn.com
_____________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEDedicated, trustworthy individual seeking a part time position
as a clerk in a dental office
Sample Personal Skills and Assets Section
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong customer service focus
• Outgoing with a positive attitude
• Professional demeanor
Name and location of the school
Major, minor and area of concentration
(“SHOP”)
Graduation or anticipated graduation date
GPA – if 3.0 or higher
Relevant Coursework- See next slide for
more information
Education
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 ChrisSmith@msn.com
_____________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am
responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
List relevant courses that:
Help you stand out from the crowd
Have provided you with specific skills or knowledge
Spanish (4 semesters)Computer ScienceMarketingEconomicsDo not include courses that
are part of a required curriculum- Ex. English
Include courses that are at an advanced level if they are relevant to the position- eg. Biology, Calculus
Education- Relevant Courses
Samples of Education Section
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology; Marketing
•Received an award for being a best student
EDUCATION Colonial High School Orlando, FL High school student
•Graduate 2009
•Composite Act score of 15
•GPA of 3.1
•Relevant Courses: Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Calculus
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 ChrisSmith@msn.com
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible,
motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009•GPA 3.0•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology, Marketing, Biology•Received an award for being a best student
Remember – Experience can be:
Paid part-time/full-time positions
Internships
Volunteer work/ Community Service *
Club/campus group involvement
Summer Jobs
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Experience
Guidelines for duties, responsibilities & accomplishments
Include most relevant skills & qualities
Most relevant information comes first
Use strong action verbs- see handout
Provide evidence of skills & qualities by Quantifying information Acknowledging accomplishments & evaluations
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Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
2005-present Pizza Paradiso Orlando, FL
Waitress• Provided excellent guest service• Dealt with complaints• Took orders and served guests in timely manner• Handled cash
Sample Experience Section
VALLEY STATE BANK, Huntington, INBank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
WORK EXPERIENCE
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 ChrisSmith@msn.com
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and
punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009•GPA 3.0•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology•Received an award for being a best student
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
Specialized Skills
• Include skills that make you unique, such as computer skills, foreign language skills, or military service.
• Be specific in describing your special skills; name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language, or your dates of military service.
Sample Skills Section
COMPUTER SKILLS Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGESBilingual Spanish and English
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 ChrisSmith@msn.com
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVESeeking a part time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
COMPUTER SKILLS Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and
Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGESBilingual Spanish and English
If your resume is strong, it is enough to state that references are available upon request or to include as an addendum
Choose references that are knowledgeable about your skills, abilities, and work ethics. Former employers, teachers, and counselors would be good references, your friends and relatives would not.
Always obtain permission from references in advance and provide them with current resume
References
Sample References
REFERENCESKristin Wilkin, English Teacher, Winter Park High School, 407-623-2476
Bob Jones, Supervisor, Valley State Bank, 407-889-2345
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 ChrisSmith@msn.com
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
COMPUTER SKILLS Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGESBilingual Spanish and EnglishREFERENCESKristin Wilkin, English Teacher, Winter Park High School, 407-623-2476
Bob Jones, Supervisor, Valley State Bank, 407-889-2345
Your resume is your first impression to your prospective employer. It gets you the interview (or not)!
Can your resume pass The 20-Second Test? Resumes are usually scanned, not read in depth, so the reader should be able to pick out the most relevant details in 20 seconds or less.
Swap resumes (& cover letters) with a buddy and evaluate your partner’s work. If you were a hiring manager, what advice would you give?Use the checklists on back of sample pages to help you.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
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Remember
Always submit a cover letter with your resume
A resume does not get you a job…
A resume does get you an interview.
And, putting time and consideration into your resume is one of the
best ways to prepare for your interviews!
Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!
Cover Letter
The cover letter will: Introduce you as a candidate.Clarify the position for which you are applying for.Enable you to highlight your strengths.Ask an employer to take action.
Cover Letter Writing Tips
Your cover letter should be job-centered not self-centered.The cover letter should be 1 page maximum.Use regular business letter format.Always address the letter to a specific person, not “To Whom
It May Concern.”Research the name of the contact person or hiring manager. You may use, “To the Hiring Manager” or “To the Selection
Committee Chairperson” if needed.Proofread and check your letter for proper grammar.
Breaking it DownYour Contact InformationNameAddressCity, State, Zip CodePhone NumberEmail Address
Date
Employer Contact Information
(If you have it)NameTitleCompanyAddressCity, State, Zip Code
SalutationDear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
Anita Job1234 Street AvenueWilmington, CA 90744jobanita@gmail.com
March 13, 2012
Sally Boss, Hiring ManagerKaiser Permanente25825 Vermont Harbor City, CA 90710
Dear Ms. Boss:
First Paragraph
The first paragraph should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and how you will follow-up.
I would like to express my interest in a Medical Secretary position with Kaiser Permanente. I am confident that Kaiser’s values and objectives would highly complement my own strengths and enthusiasm. I would like to be considered for your Medical Secretary position.
Middle ParagraphThe next section of your cover should describe
what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.
Evidence of my skills and qualifications can be seen in my responsibilities as a Program Assistant at Los Angeles Harbor College where I provided customer service and scheduled counseling appointments. My educational background in Computer Applications & Office Technology-Medical Office Assistant has been excellent preparation for a career with Kaiser Permanente.
Final ParagraphConclude your cover letter by thanking the
employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.
Please review the enclosed resume and consider my application for your Medical Secretary position. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the positive contributions I would offer as a member of your organization. To reach me for an interview, please contact me at (555) 555-5555 or jobanita@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideratation.
Complimentary Close & Signature
Complimentary CloseRespectfully yours,
SignatureHandwritten Signature(for a mailed letter)
Type Signature
Respectfully yours,
Anita Job
Anita Job
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744
June 20, 20XX
Ms. Karen Fields
Human Resources Director
Kaiser Permanente
2075 Palos Verdes Drive North
Lomita, CA 90717
Dear Ms. Fields:
I am applying for the medical secretary position that you advertised through the Job Placement Center at Los Angeles Harbor College. My resume is enclosed.
Your position requires skill in various accounting and medical software programs. My Associate in Science Degree, Option in Medical Office Assistant emphasized the understanding and use of Billing software and Intuit QuickBooks software. I have one year of experience working in an office setting with an increasing level of responsibility. My experience as a Program Assistant gave me the ability to work well in a busy office setting and the interpersonal skills to assist the public.
My background and career goals match your job requirements well. Your company has an excellent reputation not only for its services but as an employer. I am confident I would make a lasting contribution to your organization.
Thank you for your consideration. To reach me for an interview, please contact me at (555) 555-5555 or smithm@google.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Anita Job
Anita Job
Additional Resources
Susan Ireland’s Resume Sitewww.susanireland.com/resume Resume Resourcewww.resume-resource.comSample Resumeswww.sampleresumes.com CalWORKs/Job Placement websitewww.lahc.edu/studentservices/calworks/jobshome.html
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